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Elm Restaurant, New Canaan, CT

Elm Restaurant

4.8
4.8
896 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
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7:00 PM
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Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
Welcome to Elm. Here in the heart of New Canaan, CT., we believe that great meals start with the best ingredients, friends, family, (and of course), our favorite wines. In our charming neighborhood restaurant, we serve seasonal American dishes, inspired by elm’s farmers and fishmongers, and on occasion, a far away place.
Elm is the showcase for the inventive and seasonally inspired cuisine. You can enjoy our daily changing a la carte and chef's tasting menus in all of our distinct dining areas...our beautiful bar, the elegant dining room, at the chef's counter with a view of the kitchen, or we can customize a private dining event at our 14-seat chef's table. Come celebrate the bounty of the season with us.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 920-4994
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Luke Venner
  • Catering
    Elm also caters offsite, and Chef Luke offers Personal Chef services for a memorable occasion. Please reach out to our staff at events@elmrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s an intimate private dinner at our chef’s table or an event that requires use of the entire restaurant, every detail matters. We work closely with our guests to create their ideal event. Please reach out to our staff at events@elmrestaurant.com
  • Neighborhood
    New Canaan
  • Cross street
    South Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    New Canaan Stop on the New Haven Train Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    $38.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy specialty blends of tea paired with our Chef’s selection of canapés and mignardises.
    Afternoon Tea Photo

What 896 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fairfield

    Great for brunch

  • Fairfield

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fairfield

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elm Restaurant offers an inventive menu with "delicious food," featuring standout dishes like the "best burger in CT" and smoked trout dip. Patrons appreciate the "excellent service" and creative drinks. While some note high noise levels and pricing, the ambiance and culinary experience make Elm a "highly recommended" dining destination.
896 Reviews
  1. David

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice! Our food and service were professionally delivered

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  2. James

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had 8:30 reservations and were the last to leave on a snowy night and never felt rushed Our server was gracious and attentive without being overly solicitous. We all had fish, steelhead and branzino and they were superb. The ceaser salad was disappointing as it was too dry and unfortunately all four of has had it as a starter. We had dessert and all were quite good. There was no bread or amuse bouche so nothing that spoke to who the restaurant was. I would say it was a good dinner but not amazing or inventive. It was a tad overpriced but I likely wouldn’t have noticed if there had been more of the chef innovation or voice in the experience

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  3. Jay

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience overall, ambience, service, food all very good. A tad difficult to converse because of background noise, but not terribly so. Prices quite high, but in line with other restaurants of this caliber. Would definitely recommend.

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  4. Sarah

    Connecticut

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food from an inventive menu. We especially enjoyed the Smoke Trout Dip which was delicious and more akin to a chunky pate than a dip (that’s a good thing). Our waiter was very knowledgable and obliging. On a super cold Monday, our trip to Elm exceeded our expectations. So many resteraunt are mediocre, Elm is definitely not. Highly recommended.

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  5. Jessica

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Noise- it’s very very hard to hold a conversation as the tables are very deep and the noise is horrible.

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  6. Christine

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant with great attention to detail. Food is always excellent, and the drinks are very good & creative. It’s a must! Perfect for all occasions.

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  7. Hakan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service could be faster and more intense Chairs could be cleaner and more comfortable Bar area ambiance can be cooler Food fantastic Music great Climate perfect

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  8. Debbie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon tea with my daughter. The lobster roll Was especially delicious.

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  9. Judy

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about the evening was perfect. The half smoked chicken was tender and flavorful with delicious smokiness. The Bronzino was perfectly cooked. The brussels sprouts with pad Thai flavoring was rich and a treat. The smoked trout appetizer was wonderful, and the carrot cake at the end of our meal was spot on perfect. Merry Christmas. One of the best parts of the meal was the Prom Night mocktail. Wow!

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  10. Greg

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and good service. High cost demeans value.

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FAQs

Elm Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Elm Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 920-4994.

Elm Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 896 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation


Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Elm Restaurant

73 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    New Canaan
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    New Canaan Stop on the New Haven Train Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luke Venner
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (203) 920-4994
  • Catering
    Elm also caters offsite, and Chef Luke offers Personal Chef services for a memorable occasion. Please reach out to our staff at events@elmrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s an intimate private dinner at our chef’s table or an event that requires use of the entire restaurant, every detail matters. We work closely with our guests to create their ideal event. Please reach out to our staff at events@elmrestaurant.com
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